as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
his retirement party featured many paeans for his long years of service to the company
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Recent Examples of paean
The celebrated animated paean to small-town Texas aired its final episode in 2009.
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Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 25 July 2025
One of the great theatrical speeches written in the last 25 years, this vertiginous paean to America’s pastime was no doubt a factor in O’Hare’s win.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
In the 1950s, however, the book, a paean, casually yet confidently told the popular tales of Young George.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
The result is an intimate, melancholy, frank, and surprising paean to reading and books.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
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Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 25 July 2025
One of the great theatrical speeches written in the last 25 years, this vertiginous paean to America’s pastime was no doubt a factor in O’Hare’s win.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
In the 1950s, however, the book, a paean, casually yet confidently told the popular tales of Young George.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
The result is an intimate, melancholy, frank, and surprising paean to reading and books.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for paean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paean
Noun
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Bargatze’s bit is predicated on the fact that most awards show speeches are self-indulgent, rambling tributes to other celebrities, which is fine.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Vance's tribute is expected to reflect on Kirk's legacy and his role in shaping conservative youth movements.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The North Carolina man has pleaded not guilty to all charged and indicated his defense will center largely on his character, citing Eagle Scout commendations and community service.—
Hannah Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to an arrest citation, officers with the Meade County Sheriff’s Office and Muldraugh Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive child in a hotel room.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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The citations and altercations came to a head on June 2, Daniels said, when Del Toro called Lee’s Summit police to break up a last-day-of-school barbecue that Daniels was hosting for some other families.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Billy Crystal’s homage to Robin Williams in 2014 stopped the room cold.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Paean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paean. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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